Home › BMW › 2 Series Gran Tourer
BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 65 for sale right now.
Our take on the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer
A 2021 BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer typically advertises at €19,900 and a 2016 one at €14,900, so it loses roughly 6% of its value a year at that age, slower than most cars. Most for sale are diesels (87%), which suit longer, regular drives; for mostly short trips a petrol is the safer buy. At the NCT, the 2015–2018 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 2.0 diesel is the most common engine (77% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 280k km.
Check a BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | €19,900 | 103k km | 5 |
| 2019 | €20,900 | 87k km | 5 |
| 2018 | €19,800 | 77k km | 14 |
| 2017 | €15,950 | 115k km | 13 |
| 2016 | €14,900 | 103k km | 24 |
BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer NCT pass rate
How often BMW 2 Series Gran Tourers pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 75% | 80% | |
| 2019 | 70% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 76% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 69% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 63% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 60% | 53% |
Most common reasons a 2017 BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer fails: headlight aim (13% of tests, more than most cars), wheels & tyres (8.5% of tests), safety equipment (6.9% of tests, more than most cars), lights & electrics (5.7% of tests).
Cheap fixes before the NCT (eBay.ie): Tyre tread depth gaugeWiper blades for the BMW 2 Series Gran TourerBulbs for the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer
Common BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | ~280k km | ~€270 | 20 |
| 1.5 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€200 | 6 |
2.0 Diesel: usual problem: timing chain at the back of the engine: very dear to replace.
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts and upgrades for the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer
Parts for the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer on eBay.ie
New and used parts from Irish and UK sellers. Check the part number or fit before you buy.
Brake padsCheck front or rear, and the disc size if there are twoSee on eBay.ie →
Brake discsReplace in pairs, with new padsSee on eBay.ie →
Oil filterChange it at every oil serviceSee on eBay.ie →
Wiper bladesSplit or smearing blades can fail the NCTSee on eBay.ie →
BulbsA blown bulb is an easy NCT failSee on eBay.ie →
BatteryCheck the size and terminal layoutSee on eBay.ie →
OBD2 fault code readerReads engine fault codes on your phoneSee on eBay.ie →Example photos, not the exact product (Wikimedia Commons): Treemonster86, CC BY-SA 3.0; Tharish, CC BY-SA 3.0; Dvortygirl, CC BY-SA 3.0; Wesha, Public domain; Mib18, CC BY-SA 3.0; Cjp24, CC BY-SA 4.0; Arp, Public domain.
Upgrades for the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer
Popular add-ons. The mats are made for this model; the rest fit most cars. More car accessories →
Floor matsMade to fit the BMW 2 Series Gran TourerSee on eBay.ie →
CarPlay screenAdds Apple CarPlay (and usually Android Auto) to a car without it: sits on the dashSee on eBay.ie →
Wireless CarPlay adapterFor cars that already have CarPlay with a cableSee on eBay.ie →
Reversing cameraMakes parking easier; some CarPlay screens come with oneSee on eBay.ie →
Phone holderKeeps your phone off your lap for directionsSee on eBay.ie →
Dash camFootage settles insurance arguments quicklySee on eBay.ie →Example photos, not the exact product (Wikimedia Commons): Keystones, CC BY-SA 3.0; Butterhimmel, CC BY-SA 4.0; Sunnyboy122, CC0; https://www.flickr.com/photos/banoootah_qtr/, CC BY 2.0; Shixart1985, CC BY 2.0; Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Before you buy a used BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
Other BMW guides
BMW 5 SeriesBMW 3 SeriesBMW X5BMW 1 SeriesBMW X3BMW 2 SeriesBMW X1BMW 4 Series